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Eleanor Annand, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

There will be an opening reception for four new exhibits at Blue Spiral 1 on Friday, May 3, from 5\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n

In the Main Level Gallery, the group exhibition Dusk Till Dawn<\/em> features works in a variety of media exploring this mysterious, ethereal time frame. Artist Caleb Clark used to focus on portraiture, but when working with people in the studio became less safe during the pandemic, he shifted to painting nighttime landscapes. \u201cThe shift to nocturnes marked an important evolution in my work and I continue to be fascinated by the possibilities of the subject matter,\u201d he says. \u201cFor me, painting at night is all about the light, or lack thereof. I love the dramatic and yet atmospheric quality of the light and shadow. Both the fluorescent artificial light or final fleeting afterglow of the sun are evocative in a quiet, uncanny, dreamlike way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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D Negociation. Rafel Bestard, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

In the Lower Level Gallery, another group exhibition explores ceramic works and clay as a medium. Clay 24<\/em> was curated by Blue Spiral 1\u2019s assistant director Blair Guggenheim and exhibitions coordinator Casey Engel. \u201cWe selected 24 artists initially as a nod to the present year, and then it evolved into a compelling spotlight for these represented ceramicists,\u201d says Guggenheim. \u201cThe exhibition will feature works that are figurative, utilitarian, sculptural and conceptual, showcasing the varying techniques and concepts that can be explored through clay. While there will be traditional forms and utility to some of the works, there will also be pieces that lean into experimentation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the Small Format Gallery, visitors can browse Inflorescence, a collection of works in varied media by Eleanor Annand. \u201cLately, the forms I draw and sculpt have leaned heavily into organic shapes,\u201d says Annand. \u201cMy admiration of the botanical world has been seeping into my studio practice. This body or work abstractly explores that crossover in both form and process.\u201d Inflorescence will feature a large-scale clay installation as well as pen-and-ink illustrations. \u201cEach composition is made up of smaller elements that group together to form a whole\u2014this applies both to the drawn compositions and the sculptural elements,\u201d says Annand. \u201cThis modular way of working is a common theme in my work.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Way to Realism<\/em>, a solo exhibition of classically rendered figurative paintings by Rafel Bestard, will be on display in the Showcase Gallery. \u201cI\u2019ve meticulously chosen works that will introduce Asheville\u2019s audience to the diverse themes within my paintings,\u201d Bestard says of the exhibition. \u201cUsing oil paint on linen canvas, I adhere to artistic tradition while addressing timeless concerns. In my artwork, I aim to capture the enduring essence of art and its continual evolution by expressing opposing concepts such as light and shadow, love and death.\u201d<\/p>\n

All exhibitions will be on display through June 26.<\/p>\n

Blue Spiral 1 is located at 38 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Hours are Sunday through Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit BlueSpiral1.com<\/a> or call 828.251.0202.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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